- Empathy and real tools
- Longstanding clinical experience
- Focus on relationships
About Pennie
Pennie Brooks is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with a long history of helping people navigate stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, and trauma. She speaks plainly and listens carefully, aiming to help people find practical ways to cope and move forward. Her work focuses on real-life problems and how to manage them day to day.
With 42 years in mental health, Pennie has worked in hospitals, rehabilitation centers, hospice, programs for at-risk youth, group practices, and private practice. She has supported people facing chronic illness, pain, brain and spinal cord injury, and recovery from abuse. She also has experience assisting those dealing with identity, major life changes, and LGBTQ+ concerns.
Pennie uses compassionate, collaborative methods and emphasizes skills people can use between sessions. She helps clients build resilience, set achievable goals, and develop strategies for handling stress, anger, and communication problems. Therapy focuses on what will help now and over time.
Her approach draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, client-centered methods, hypnotherapy, and relationship work such as the Gottman Method. She adapts these tools to each person's needs rather than using a one-size-fits-all plan.
Pennie aims to create a steady therapeutic relationship so clients feel seen and supported. She works with adolescents, adults, and older adults and tailors sessions to individual concerns and goals.
How Pennie Uses Therapy Models Online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, encourages people to notice difficult thoughts and feelings while choosing actions that match their values. It can help when anxiety, grief, or chronic stress get in the way of living the life someone wants. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, CBT, focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and uses practical exercises to change patterns that cause distress. It is useful for anxiety, anger, and coping with medical issues. Client-centered therapy emphasizes a warm, nonjudgmental relationship where the therapist follows the client's lead and reflects their experience to build insight and self-direction.Pennie approaches choice of method as a team effort. She listens to each person's goals and preferences, then suggests approaches that fit those needs. Over time she adjusts methods based on what is helping and what needs more focus.
If you are considering online work, confirm current session options before booking since formats are set by the therapist. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow quicker check-ins between in-person visits. They also let people use shorter sessions when needed or keep a regular appointment during life transitions. Licensed professionals can help you decide whether online sessions or another arrangement will best match your schedule and therapeutic goals.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Pennie help with?
Pennie works with stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, grief, and anger. She also addresses concerns like chronic illness, caregiver stress, body image, and attachment issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses a compassionate, collaborative, skills-based approach that focuses on practical tools and resilience. Sessions typically involve talking through problems and practicing strategies to manage emotions and behavior.
How much experience does she have?
She brings 42 years of experience in mental health, including work in acute care hospitals, rehabilitation, hospice, youth programs, and long-term private practice.
What credentials and location are on file?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, listed as FL LMHC, and she practices in Florida.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.